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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

The Mugwump New YorkaTimes has
indeed fallen from the high position il
once occupied as fair and intelligent
journal, when it can brazenly say that
the Ohio Republicans platform sis dis
tinctly lower in tone and in conception
of living issues than that adopted at
Cleveland last week" Nothing but ma
licious lying or stupid ignorance can be
the father of such an opinion. In its
sycophancy the Mugwump Times has lost
even its own self-respect.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

BosToN society is all agog possibly
over great event which occurs at the
Boston theater on the evening of the Sth
of August. Elegant invitations have
been issued asking "the honor" of the
presence of the addressed at the eere-
mony of presenting a gold and diamond
belt to the Hon. John L. Sullivan. Hon.
P. H. Sheedy signs his name to the an
noIIncement
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

The ex-boodler McGarigle has landed
safe on Canadian shores, and no doubt
thinks he is safe in the haven of runa-
way criminals. But it is not likely that
he will long rest in peace. In fact our
dispatches this afternoon state that steps
are already being taken for his arrest,
and it is no doubt the intention of the
Chicago authorities to test the extradi-
ton law in his case. Every lover OF
honest government viii rejoice to see
this rascally official again in custody.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

THERE has been case in the United
States supreme court for long time in.
volving the disposal of ''Blind Tom,
the celebrated musical phenomenon
and has attracted considerable attention
from the fact that Tom has been held al
a chattle by man named Bethune ever
since his musical genius made him o.
value. The mother of the crazy pianist
sued for possession of him, and the case
has just been decided in her favor, il
being also stipulated that BeLhune pay
her 81 600 for past services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
Bad Railroad Accident.

PITTsBURG, July 29.-Express train No.
4, west bound, on the Baltimore & Ohio,
dashed into the first section of the west
bound freight train, No. 8, standing on
the main track at West Newton. Fire
man Orbin, of the freight train, was in
stantly killed and Engineer Gillard was
fatally hurt. The engineer and fireman
of the passenger train jumped and es-
capped serious injury, but a number OF
passengers were injured, none, however,
dangerously. The air brakes refused to
work
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
ALMOST A PANIC.

The New York Stock Exchange
Agitated by the Absence of Lead,
ing Operator.
New YORK, July 30.-There was almost
a panic on Wall street this morning.
Stocks were sold at any sacrifice. The
principal cause of the decline was the
non-appearance of Harry Powers, who
took Russell Sage's place as the leading
writer of privileges on the street. There
need be no suspensions to-day, even
though he is bankrupt, as Saturday is g
half holiday which prevents stock being
put to him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

If the Republicans of Kentucky turn
out in full force on August /, they may
beat Buckner. They can at least give
him a tremendous scare. He has not
the sIxty-odd thousand to go on this
whirl-a majority that was cut down to
eighteen thousand in the Congressional
election last year. A Democratic rout
In Kentucky this year would be an aw-
full thing for the Solid South in 1888. 1t
would encourage the Republicans IN
Tennessee, 1.-The Yirginias, South Carolina
and elsewhere, and there is no telling
where the Democratic panic would end.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
GROVER WILL COME,

But Wants the Twins to Keep Their
Delegation at Home.
MINNEAPOLIS, July 30-The President
replies to the invitation to visit the twin
cities, saying that he hopes to be able to
answer In the affirmative, but urges that
no delegation be sent to Washington, as
1t is unnecessary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

IT is probable couple of the cabinet
officers, maybe Bayard and Villas, will
accompany the President on his western
trip. The P. M. G. win be along any
way to make the speeches and see that
everything is put where it win do the
most good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
A CHICAGO HORROR.
A Dozen People Burned in a Bakery
Fire.


CHICAGO, July 29-At 2:4o this morn.
ing fire was discovered in the bakery Of
Chris. Haffner, at 1856 Archer avenue.
Shortly after o'clock it was discovered
that number Of people living in the
building were either dead or dying from
the effects of smoke and flames Eleven
people were removed. Marion Triego,
aged two years, was dead. Injured:
Nelson Triego, jr., aged twelve; Della
Triego, aged nine; Eliza Triego; Joseph
Triego, aged 10; Nelson Triego, Mr.. Bon
ner, Mrs. Bonner, Philip Bonner, aged
seven years and an unknown girl. Mrs.
Triego and Mrs. Bonner and three
others viii die. The fire was caused by
; pot.of boiling lard being upset.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
new school district in the town Of Gar

new school district in the town of Gar
den City was withdrawn.
| Petition of f. Grener TO set off from
school district 50 and attach to school
district joint 1872 the following tracts, viz:
lot and 10 81 100 acres in north part OF
lot 3, all in VIZ sec %, l06-25 was receiy-
ed and notices ordered posted, hearing
being set for the 2lst day of September,
1887.
Petition of w. H. Hotchkiss and 9TH
ers for the formation of a new school
district to be composed Of the e4 Of sec
tons II and 10 and Cd of swI of sec 10 in
town 100, range 20 and sections IL and
10 and wy of sec 8 and all of sec z, town
los. range % was received and notices
were ordered posted, hearing being set
for the 2lst day of September, 1887.
Petition of NJ. L. Wildes and others
for the formation of new joint school
district composed of nj, net and lots
and 2 in sec % and ne4, mel and lots 4,
5, 6 and seven in sec "a, 1926, and WI
and woo rods of e4, nwi sec 10, 1925,
and lot l. sec and all of sec IS west of
Lake Washington in town 100, range %,
and sec ID and the SCI sec IA, 1926 was
received and notices ordered posted,
hearing being set for the 2lst day of
September, 1887.
Petition of III. ii. Nichols and others
for the formation of a new school dis
trIct composed of sections and Eek
cept nj of nwf and nw4 sec IL and M of
sec II and mel of sec IL all in town 10Y,
range 25,was received and notices order
ed posted, hearing being set for the 2lst
day of September, 1887.
On motion, $50 was appropriated for
grading roadway at Lyons Creek bridge
near Joseph Wigley's, in town of judi
son, to be paid on the order of Commits
sioner j. S. Jones.
On motion, $75 was appropriated in
aid of building road at the southwest
corner of Poor Farm, to be expended
under direction of Commission A. NJ.
Hannay.
Applications for refundlng OF taxes
were received from Caroline temple,
John Lamphier, S. N. Olsen, R. ]. Thorn
as, John C. Noe and w. H. Humphrey.
On motion, applications were ordered
sent to the State Auditor for his APP
proval. -..
Bond of James Shoemaker, Deputy
Coroner, was approved.
On motion, Commissioner John Dia-
mond was appointed committee to as
certain the amount of damages asked by
the owners of mel, ne4 and lot 6, sec "a,
1926, for laying road on county line, to
report at next meeting.
On motion, Board adjourned to July
9th, 1887.
Board met July 9th, 1887, at Ga. M,
members all present.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, I
COUNTY OF BLUE EARTH,
We, the Commissioners of Blue Earth
County, State of Minnesota, estimate the
amount of money necessary to be raised
by tax to conduct the affairs of this
county for the ensuing fiscal year as fol-
lows:
r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

THE New Ulm Review is containing
some very pithy editorials these days.
Editor Ross shows deep knowledge OF
affairs, and gets at the bottom of any
subject that he tackles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

WISCONSIN has just located the site fol
her new Veterans Home. The proper
ty selected is at the chain of lakes three
miles west of Waupaca
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

jamestown returns $l5 worth or boats,
barges, etc.
Diamonds and jewelry are returned as
follows: Mankato, $40; City of Mankato,
$500; Rapidan, $50.
Gold and silver plate and plated ware
is returned as follows: LeRay, $40; City
of Mankato, 500; South Bend $50; Lake
Crystal, $25.
This City returns 81 100 in bonds and
stock, $225, 314 in shares of bank stock
and 500 in shares of capital stock of
companies not of this State. Lake Crys-
tai is the only other town returning
shares of bank stock. 1t shows $l6,S
under this head.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
Some Interesting Figures Showing
the Valuation and Holdings or
Blue Earth County People.

The following interesting statistics are
taken from the County Auditors abstract
of assessment of personal property in
Blue Earth county, as returned by the
assessors and equalized by the County
Board.
The first column is the total value OF
all personal property in the various
towns as equalized by the county board;
the second column, as returned by the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

Total. ,09S, 44S 81, 042, 7S9
By this table it win be seen that Man
koto City, Lime, Sterling, South Bend
and Shelby were left as returned by the
assessors, while all the rest of the towns
were raised various amounts. The total
amount added by the County Board was
$50.659.
The following returns for the whole
county NAV be of interest:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

Gerlict, plank, etc., laid over.
On motion the Board adjourned to
Sept. 20, 1887.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

II or H.-MANKATO LODGE NO. aO6S,
N'mcets second and fourth Tuesdays of
each month in Odd Fellows hall.
Il. 5. WOOD, Reporter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

On motion, resolved that the County
Auditor be directed to advertise for bids
for the negotiation of $50, 900 Blue Earth
County Court House bonds, in accord
ance with the provisions of an act of the
Legislature of the State of Minnesota
entitled, Gan act to authorize the Coun-
ty Commissioners of Blue Earth county
to issue bonds for certain purposes" ap-
proved February 18th, 1887, said bonds
to be in the denomination of 81 900, and
to bear date Dec. 81, A. d. 1887.
Proposals for said bonds to be filed
before the 21st day of September, 1887.
The following named persons were
selected by the Board of County Com
missioners of Blue Earth county to
serve as grand and petit jurors in place
of those drawn at the May term of dis
trict court in and for said county:
GRAND JURORS. PETIT JURORS.
4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

ASSESSORS STATISTICS.
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required by law.
III. K. LEE,
JOHN DIAMOND,
]. S. JONES,
A. NJ. HANNAY,
G. III. DIETZ,
County Commissioners.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 9th day of July, 1887.
T. ScATrERGooD,
Co. Auditor.
On motion, ordered that there be lev
led on the taxable property of Blue
Earth county, Minnesota, a per centum
sufficient to produce for the following
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

BAPTIST CHURCH. - +. L. PATTERSON,
~ Pastor. Services every Sabbath ~
1880 q. IN. and 1880 p. IN. Young people
Meeting at go D. IN. sabbath school at 1850
N. Prayer meeting every Thursday evening
at 1850 d. IN. Covenant meeting on Thursday
month.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

OUR SAVIOR'S EVANGELICAL LUTH-
" ERAN CHURCH, corner Pleasant and
Carroll Str. Morning services begin at 1880;
evening services at $50. Sunday school meets
at p. IN. REV. A, q. Il. OvvERN, Pastor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

NVELSH CALVANISTIC METHODIST
J" church. Located on State ST. Services
very Sunday 10 a, IN, 2. p. N, p. N, A cord
ial Invitation extended 10 all.
Rev. J. Z. JONES, Pastor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05
pRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

ST. JOHNS EPISCOPALl CHURCH.
- Cor. Warner aud Broad SITS. Services
every Sunday at 1880 A. M. and $50 n.
Evening Prayer every Friday at $50 r NJ.
Rev. L. q. Hudson, Rector.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1887-08-05

mission LODGE.
vi No. 90. l. o. G. T. meets every Friday
evening, in their Hall 46m6
B. 5. WEYMOUTH, W. c. T.
g. p. Cook. W. SEC.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
llMEklIN CIuR.
President Gartiner's wholesome Advice to
q Brother Who "Got Religion"

President Gardner's wholesome Advice to
n Brother who "Got Religion"
''If Brudder Coincidence jackson am
back dar Ivy de stove should like to
speak few words to him." said Brother
Gardner as the meeting opened.
Coincidence had just taken of one
shoe and sock to agitate his chilblains,
but after few hurried motions he came
to the front and ME president continued:
'Brudder Coincidence, has any thing
happened to you latelyP"
"Ycs, sah.--rzc got religun."
$50 understan'. You've almoas'
made up your mind to go fo'th and
preach, dey tell mcp"
"Ycs, sab. 1ze jist waitin' till git
some money ahead"
''Brudder Coincidence, let RE advise
wild you. People often make mistakes
in sich things. Now, in the fust place,
try yer religion an see if it stands de
tests.
HAS yer change of heart resulted in
yer payin' up any outlawed debtsp
'Do you do aly less poundin' an
SWARM when dat ole mule o. yours gifts
stalled in dc mud?
cam you firmly decided in your mind
dat II you find wallet in de road you
will return it to de ownerp
"Kin you see your naybur grain his
front doah put up new curtains an sot
out an iron hitchin' post widout fecln'
envious of his luckp
"If you was gwinc to trade mules wild
Compromise Taylor, who Ibis 'longside
of you, an am nigh-sighted, would you
conceal de fackt dat your beast am
blind in one eye an has got twenty
seben different spavins.
''If you am paid quarter too much
in maxim change am you gwine to keep
it. an if you get stuck wild bogus
quarter am you gwine to work it off on
somebody elsep
'Doan' be in hurry, Bruddcr Coin
cidence, to believe an announce to de
world dat you has got rcligun. 1t ar
de easiest thing in deworld to git fooled
on. Wait an test yerself. You may
STAN ebery test an come out pure gold,
or you may fail on ebery one. An in
case it turns out dat you has religun-
de real religun-doan' be in sweat to
go out an preach to your feller-men.
De res of us ain'tin any mo- danger dan
we was befo', an it will be queshun
whether you can't help de Lawd mo- by
stayin' right at home an takin' car of
yer family while somebody else does de
preachin'. You kin now sot down,
Brudder Coincidence, an I trust you
will turn desc remarks an observashuns
ober in your mind an Civ dem due re-
hexun. ."-Tetrou Free Press.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
LIFE IN BoooTA,
The Brilliant Living Jewels Worn by
South American Ladies'.

oouth fbhcftcbh Bhutehs
All the old families have more or less
servants, their former slaves or their
descendants, TO whom no wages are
paid and who live in the lowest story of
the house and provide for themselves
in some mysterious way. The young
ladies make up dulces or sweetmeats,
which are taken out on trays by the
servants and sold. The money obtained
in this way is faithfully handed to the
senorita of the house, who purchases
the delicate fabric and pretty ribbons
for the new dress, as she dare not
make her appearance in the one prcvi-
ously worn. How lovely these dresses
are ornamented at night with the cacui-
los (koo-koo-yos), the large and bril-
liant freely of the jungles of the inte-
rior. When the cacullo is lively it is
the most beautiful of jewels in effect.
These fire beetles are about the
size of the large goldsmith" beetle
of the Eastern States, but should not
be confounded with the Brazilian bee
tie, that is frequently seen encased in
gold. In the evening, just before dark,
there is n very short twilight in the
tropics. A coal of fire is waved Mt the
edge of the jungle where the cacullo
lives. The beetles flock to the light
and are easily knocked down into the
grass, from whence they are picked up
and put into a joint of sugar-cane,
where they get fat and lively and are
ready for use when wanted. The eff
feet produced by trimming null dress
with cdcullos, which emit strong and
uniform light of an iridescent grecnish
character, is very striking. Young
ladies also attach two or more cdculloS
to the knot of hair at the back of the
head. After the ball these jewels are
carefully reimprisoned in the sugar
cane until wanted again.
| AT the commencement of the dessert
the ladies rise and retire, but just be-
fore doing so coal of fire is placed on
the table and the young lady opposite
the male guest deity rolls up cigar.
cite and lights it, gives two or three
whiffs, and then with grace removes il
from her lips to those of her male ris
a-cis. l attended many balls without
introduction, and approached any lady
who struck my fancy and solicited
her hand for u waltz. They seem
ed to think it all right. 1t gives
them an opportunity to flirt. One
can say II great many tlatterins
things without offending. Warmth O
expression is looked upon as ,
compliment to the beauty of YOU
partner, who is never displeascd-a
least she never shows it. Singular t.
say, the same young lady may be met
ball after ball, and receive your ad
vances with approval, but she will no
recognize you on the street. l neve
could induce any one of the ladies o
the house where l lodged to walk ou
on the walls (the promenade). I wa
told that it was contrary to the custom
of the country and would compromis
the lady, and yet, felt sure, the cir
would have given the world to MARI,
an Amcrican.-Cor. San Francisco
Chronicle.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
HEALTH AND HOME.
A Clear Definition OF tho All-5Inp6rtant
Duties OF Motherhood.

A Clear Definition OF tho All-5Inp6rtant
Duties OF Motherhood.
Health and Home. What world Of
meaning lies hidden in these two words!
Reversing them, we place the founda-
ton beneath, and then place upon it
the superstructure or castle, wherein
dwells earth's choicest blessings, home
and health. Mothers, do you realize
the greatness of the vast empires over
which you reign as queens? Do you
realize that from your respective do
mains go forth the statesman, the ora
tor, the philanthropist, the explorer,
the astronomer, the missionary, and,
too, the demagogue, the bloodthirsty
warrior, the scheming politician. the
votary of folly and fashion, the de-
faulter, the murderer, and all the higher
and lower grades of humanity-all at
the same time pass through the cruci-
BILE of home, of which you are the con-
trolling power? Truly you occupy hon
orary places in the galaxy of earthly
sovercigns But do you realize in what
degree the health, or the sickness of
the world may be laid to your charger
If the infant constitution, mind as well
as body, be duly attended to, the result
will surely be shown in all the
coming years. Give the little ones
plenty of fresh air, wholesome food, all
the exercise their young hearts desire,
with bodies untrammeled by tight bands
or belts. Let every muscle have free,
full play at all times. Do not dress your
children so tight that it is relief, like
opening prison door, to undress them
for the night. We know by early ex-
perience what that is, for we have felt
it, and all through our life have felt it's
effects. The cost is far too great, for
the reward which it brings is only
vanity. Give the little ones wholesome
food, plenty ofit, and at regular periods.
Disobey these rules, then disease will
be engendered and resort had to all the
poisonous nostrums of the day, which
serve only to allay the uneasiness for
the time being, and leave their diref,ll
effects in the tender system, to be mani
tested in some other way in the coming
years. Keep the blood pure, not by
lotions. soaps and powder, but by air,
exercise, proper food and drink. Venti-
late your sleeping as well us your living
rooms. Let in pure air, and, if at all
practicable, let the sun every day pene-
trate every article of bedding and cloth
ing. 1t Is astonishing to read what %
great difference in the per cent. of
mortality there is in large cities on
different sides Of the same street, owing
entirely to the different degrees of ex-
posure to the sun. Let the little ones
think for themselves. Let them ask
ever SO many questions. DO not bluff
them off in either anger or impatience.
Endeavor early to subdue and correct
every semblance Of dissimulation, re-
venge, hatred, and passion. Observa-
tion teaches us that children are just
what they are made, and the rule is
that "just as the twig is bent the trees
Inclined" Then how all-important IL
it that the tender. precious little twigs
have all their faculties bent in the right
direction. --Mother's Acaaziae.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
A GOOD SUGGESTION.
A Successful Way OF Making Farm Lilo
More Attractive.

More Attractive
Those who have given the subject at
tention have noticed how much more
attractive to young men stock farm is
than one wholly devoted to grain rails
ing. There is pleasure connected
with rearing the improved breeds of
livestock, that makes those engaged in
this business more contented. This fur
nishes an opportunity for the exercise
of skill and Judgment very different
from what is required in the mere cul-
tiuation of ordinary field crops.
1t may be safely stated that a major
ity of farmers sons have fondness for
young stock, and if given an opportu-
nifty to care for animals in which they
can take some pride, there will be less
disposition to seek other pursuits. IT.
must be borne in mind, however, that
this applies to improved stock, and the
farmer who goes on rearing scrubs"
while his neighbors have herds and
focks more pleasing to the eye, and
more profitable as well, should not be
surprised to find that his sons, as they
grow older, see the Inference and be-
come dissatisfied, as they realize what
contrast there is between their neigh
boris stock and that at home. In these
days of very reasonable prices for all
kinds of well-bred stock, the farmer
who fails to avail himself of the favor
able opportunity to improve his common
stock, If he has such, is pursuing the
most short-sighted policy.-Nationas
Live-Stocb Journal.